This is some kind of thick fog we have this morning. I am unable to see the sky above it to identify the clouds or view the cloud cover. Weather Underground is calling it overcast, so I must accept that. N.O.A.A. predicted the flog last night, and they were correct. They also predicted a low temperature of 49°F, and our actual low was 50.1°F, which is pretty good. Looking carefully at the Weather Underground model forecast map there appears to be some very light precipitation in our area this morning, and while I was out with Bart I did detect a few drops of precipitation. That may have been fog droplets that coalesced or it may have been actual rain. In any event, there was not enough to measure so far.
N.O.A.A. and the Weather Underground forecast model predict that we will have a clear day, once the fog burns off. Our temperatures are expected to reach the mid-seventies, and the cloud cover to fall from 60% to 38% by 17:00 hours. I have no argument with that forecast.
My indicators and instruments do not seem to agree with that. The Weather Stick points down responding to the high relative humidity, and possibly indicating some stormy weather. Both the Min/Max Thermometer and Weather Station Console forecast falling barometric pressure with the potential for rain. The remote weather station is still in its cloud forecast. I will suggest that we stand a very slight chance for a shower this morning, but the weather will clear as the day wears on. Starting Friday, we need to keep track of the foggy mornings for the month of September, since that gives us a fair estimate of the number of snowstorms we will have for the winter season. Have you noticed the amount of color on the trees lately?
Low Temperature (°F): 50.1
Current Temperature (°F): 51.6
Relative Humidity: 93%
Dew Point (°F): 49.6
Heat Index (°F): N/A
Barometric Pressure (in Hg): 29.81
Wind Direction: North Northwest
Wind Speed (mph): 0.0
Wind Chill (°F): N/A
Precipitation: Fog
Amount (inches): 0.00

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